Quantity Surveyor Review
at Balfour Beatty
School Leaver Programme
Civil Engineering
Hemel Hempstead
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
My Key Responsibilities-
I manage nine subcontractors, and this consists of processing their invoices monthly, forecasting costs to come and assessing their quantities each month also.
My Team- I work in the commercial team, and then within that I work in the Inspections team.
I manage nine subcontractors, and this consists of processing their invoices monthly, forecasting costs to come and assessing their quantities each month also.
My Team- I work in the commercial team, and then within that I work in the Inspections team.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy the work i do. It helps i have an amazing, supportive team around me. I like the fact that theyve given me responsibility, and not treated me as just a student.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes , Ive learnt how to forecast, liase with subcontractors and critically analyse applications for payments
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My particular team where organised and had work ready and waiting for me. i was able to have specific, personal tasks
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer is extremely supportive. From people level to me, all the way up to my commercial director
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
They are really helpful when helping me choose my subject for dissertations as well as attended regular uni meetings with me
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
N/A
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
We do many socials and away days, every quarter at least
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It has such a wide range of projects- there's something for everyone
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Have a clear idea of what sort of project you want to go into- and be yourself !!
